Firefighter - Paramedic

Position: FIREFIGHTER - PARAMEDIC

Description

CITY OF PULLMAN, WASHINGTONFIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC

The City of Pullman is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for all lateral hires!

Please read the entire announcement before applying.

Responsibilities:

The Pullman Fire Department in Pullman, Washington, is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community safety initiatives.

Entry Level

Minimum Qualifications include:

• 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Current Washington State or National Registry EMT-P by the Final date to receive applications. Able to obtain Washington State Certification within 60 days after academy completion (if applicable).
• Valid Driver’s License by the date of the Final date to receive applications. Able to obtain Washington License within 90 days of hire if needed.
• Good driving record as verified by a background investigation.
• Successfully pass a mandatory pre-employment Medical Physical.
• Successfully pass the Washington State Fire Academy if applicable.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington.

Lateral-Transfer Qualifications, in addition to the qualifications above, include:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for entry level and, in addition:
• Successful completion of a fire academy that meets all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications as established in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472, as determined by the hiring authority. Firefighters not certified as IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2 must complete the certification process before the end of the trial period.
• Currently employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency.
• Minimum of two years of full-time structural firefighting and paramedic experience in a jurisdiction similar in size or larger than the City of Pullman, or equivalent as determined by hiring authority.
• Possession of current certification as a Paramedic (hiring authority to determine required certification level at time of announcement) in the state of residence or national registry and able to obtain equivalent level of certification as recognized by the state of Washington within 3 months of appointment.

Salary and Benefits :

• Pay and benefits for the Pullman Fire Department are determined by collective bargaining agreements between the City of Pullman and IAFF Local 1892.
• For 2025:
• 4-platoon schedule with a 47.5-hour workweek.
• Firefighter Pay Scale 2025:
• Step 1 - $6,385 to Step 5 - $7,760
• Paramedic premium pay is 11% of the salary step
• Education Incentive: 2% and 4% for associates' and bachelor’s degrees, respectively
• 108 hours of annual flexible paid leave with the ability to cash out annually.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Top Tier Health Insurance and Vision plan starting as low as $0.00 for a $100 deductible
• Dental for $0.00 for employee and dependents
• Life & Accidental Death & Disability insurance
• LEOFF2 Retirement Plan
• Elective Deferred Compensation Plan

Step 1:
Apply, Schedule, and complete the written test

The initial testing process is conducted by Public Safety Testing and/or National Testing Network. Entry-level candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 70% or higher. Lateral applicants are not required to complete a written examination; however, they must still apply via either Public Safety Testing, National Testing Network, or on the City of Pullman website.

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Step 2:
Successful Completion of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)

Candidates must have a current and valid CPAT.

• Candidates must have completed the CPAT no more than 12 months before applying.

Candidates can find out more information related to the CPAT here:

Step 3:
Panel Interview

Candidates who have successfully completed the previous steps and scored in the top 10 candidates (subject to change) with their respective testing platform will be considered for a panel interview. Candidates…